Assessment Administration Flashcards
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Which state agency is responsible for overseeing the administration of TELPAS in Texas public schools?
Answer: Texas Education Agency (TEA)
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) oversees the administration of TELPAS as part of its responsibility for state assessments.
During which annual period is TELPAS typically administered for the spring testing window?
Answer: March through May
TELPAS is administered during the spring window, which runs from approximately March through May each school year.
Who is primarily responsible for rating a student's TELPAS holistic language rating?
Answer: A trained classroom teacher familiar with the student
A trained classroom teacher who has direct instructional knowledge of the student is responsible for assigning holistic language ratings.
What must teachers complete before they are allowed to submit TELPAS holistic ratings for their students?
Answer: Rater training and calibration
Teachers must complete rater training and calibration to ensure consistent and accurate holistic rating before submitting TELPAS scores.
Which component of TELPAS is administered as an online assessment rather than a teacher-rated observation?
Answer: Reading
The Reading component of TELPAS is administered as an online assessment in which students respond to reading passages and questions.
Which federal law requires Texas to annually assess the English language proficiency of English learners?
Answer: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) mandates that states annually assess the English language proficiency of English learners.
What is the primary purpose of the TELPAS Administration Manual?
Answer: To outline procedures, roles, and responsibilities for administering TELPAS
The TELPAS Administration Manual outlines standardized procedures, staff roles, and responsibilities to ensure valid and consistent test administration.